Pedro Nunes - Wikipedia
WebPedro Nunes (Portuguese: [ˈpeðɾu ˈnunɨʃ]; Latin: Petrus Nonius; 1502 – 11 August 1578) was a Portuguese mathematician, cosmographer, and professor, probably from a New Christian (of Jewish origin) family.
Nonius (device) - Wikipedia
WebNonius is a measuring tool used in navigation and astronomy named in honour of its inventor, Pedro Nunes (Latin: Petrus Nonius), [1] a Portuguese author, mathematician and navigator. The nonius was created in 1542 as a system for taking finer measurements on circular instruments such as the astrolabe.
Pedro Nunes | Mathematician, Cartographer, Astronomer
WebMar 29, 2024 · Pedro Nunes (born 1502, Alcácer do Sal, Port.—died Aug. 11, 1578, Coimbra) was a mathematician, geographer, and the chief figure in Portuguese nautical science, noted for his studies of the Earth, including the oceans.
Pedro Nunes Salaciense - MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive
Web11 August 1578. Coimbra, Portugal. Summary. Pedro Nunes or Nunez was a Portuguese scholar who worked in geometry, spherical trigonometry, algebra as well as geography, physics, and cosmology. View five larger pictures. Biography. Pedro Nunes or Nunez wrote under the Latin name of Petrus Nonius Salaciensis.
Nunes, Pedro | SpringerLink
WebOct 28, 2022 · Pedro Nunes or Nunez was one of the greatest mathematicians that Portugal has ever produced and one of the most significant scientists of the sixteenth century. He is best known for his contributions to navigation and cartography. He invented the idea of the rhumb...
Pedro Nunes – Timeline of Mathematics – Mathigon
WebTimeline of Mathematics. Pedro Nunes (1502 – 1578) was a Portuguese mathematician and astronomer.
Pedro Nunes - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
WebPedro Nunes (Alcácer do Sal, Portugal, 1502-Coímbra, 1 de agosto de 1578), [1] [2] conocido también por su nombre latino como Petrus Nonius Salaciensis [2] y como Pedro Núñez en Salamanca, donde dio clases, fue un matemático, astrónomo y geógrafo portugués, uno de los más importantes del siglo XVI.
Pedro Nunes Portuguese Mathematician - Portugal Visitor
WebPedro Nunes (1502-1578) was a brilliant mathematician, cosmographer, geographer and teacher of Jewish origin. His work on navigation was important to Portugal's Age of Discovery and his statue can be seen on the Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) in the capital, Lisbon.
Nunes, Pedro | SpringerLink
WebDied Coimbra, Portugal, 11 August 1578. Pedro Nunes is chiefly known for his theoretical work on celestial navigation, and his translations into Portuguese of works by John of Holywood (Sacrobosco) and Ptolemy. Nunes was the son of …
Pedro Nunes Biography - Portuguese mathematician (1502–1578) …
WebPedro Nunes (Portuguese: [ˈpeðɾu ˈnunɨʃ]; Latin: Petrus Nonius; 1502 – 11 August 1578) was a Portuguese mathematician, cosmographer, and professor, probably from a New Christian (of Jewish origin) family.
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